World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Gerald R. Pilger
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Honored By
A Grateful American
SERVED IN THE SUBMARINE SERVICE ABOARD THE USS JALLAO, HE COMPLETED THREE COMBAT PATROLS IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC HIGHLIGHTED BY THE SINKING OF A JAPANESE CRUISER AND SAVING DOWNED AIRCRAFT CREW MEMBERS.